General Knowledge Question Answer: History GK Questions and Answers

General Knowledge History Questions, History Quiz for Competitive Exams, Important History MCQs for GK

Q. "Zero" was invented by the -
1) Indians
2) Arabs
3) Greeks
4) Egyptians

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Q. The Varna system of the Aryans was based on -
1) Occupation
2) Caste
3) Colour
4) sex

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Q. The capital of Mysore during Tipu Sultan's rule was -
1) Bangalore
2) Hyderabad
3) Srirangapatam
4) Bhagyanagar

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Q. "Sati" system was abolished by -
1) Lord Macaulay
2) Lord Auckland
3) Lord Dalhousie
4) None of these

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Q. Harshavardhana was defeated by -
1) Kirtivarman
2) Narasimhavarman
3) Pulakesin I
4) Pulakesin II

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Q. The Americans dropped two atom bombs on two cities of which one of the following countries during the second World War?
1) Germany
2) Italy
3) Japan
4) Russia

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Q. Who was the last Mughal emperor?
1) Babar
2) Humayun
3) Bahadur Shah Zafar
4) Aurangzeb

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Q. Which British Governor General introduced the postage stamp in India?
1) Lord Dalhousie
2) Lord Auckland
3) Lord Canning
4) Lord William Bentinck

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Q. Which of the following Gupta rulers was equally great in the art of peace, wars, and personal accomplishments?
1) Chandragupta I
2) Chandragupta II
3) Kumaraguptal
4) Skandagupta

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Q. The Mughal ruler Bahadur Shah II was exiled by the British and sent to -
1) Mandalay
2) Andaman and Nicobar
3) Rangoon
4) Hyderabad

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